* In the Travel News, the statistics on visitation to the US from abroad for the year are starting to come in, and indeed, they are showing a significant decline. Plus, we tell you about Marriott’s rescue on the high seas after Hurricane Irma.

* Chris Galloway is sitting in with Mark for Tom this week, and Chris brings a article about design flaws in hotel rooms. Like a see through bathroom wall, doors that don’t lock and other things that make you go, “What were they thinking?”

* Mark has a list of packing tips that are tied to your zodiac sign, bound to tell you more about your inner self!

* The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is returning to Sacramento for the holidays, tickets went on sale this week, and we have an interview with all the details.